I think that, subconsciously, we always want what's new and we want to see technological progress. It's not the film's fault, but that's also not people's faults either. Unless you grew up loving the film or are an appreciator of the classics, this movie isn't gonna hold up well to 2018 eyes. Having said that, though, the thing is that EIGHTY-FIVE years have passed since the original movie and this current year (2018). That's not to say that the original King Kong wasn't impressive because, for 1933, Kong himself was certainly very impressive. I say this because the original has already been established as a classic and, in some people's eyes, you can't compete with the classics, even if those classics haven't exactly aged well from a technical standpoint. I honestly think comparing this movie to the original 1933 would be a bit unfair. I like both equally, but I have to pick Kong based on the latest movies. King Kong, fans are taking sides on social media.

With the upcoming release of Godzilla vs. His take on Kong?ĭirector Vogt-Roberts wanted Kong to feel like a 'lonely god, he was a morose figure, lumbering around this island,' and took the design back to the 1933 incarnation, which presented Kong as a 'bipedal creature that walks in an upright position.' The problem with having that scene so early (which I loved), is that you get so pumped up but you have another 90 minutes to go with the usual middle arc slow filler.īut overall, Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts has crafted a thrill ride of an action movie. And there's the shot of a flying body taking out a helicopter. The shot of Kong silhouetted against the setting sun with helicopters in slo-mo approaching is absolutely iconic.

As the army helicopters drop charges across the jungle to Black Sabbath's 'Paranoid,' a tree hurls itself straight into the windshield of one of the helicopters and all hell lets loose. Kong makes his presence known in a fantastic three minute prequel.Īnd at the 30 minute mark, one of the best big monster action scenes takes place. Reilly, and it doesn't make you wait like the Godzilla movies to present its 'biggest' star (sorry, couldn't resist the pun). Kong sports an excellent ensemble cast with Samuel Jackson, Brie Larsen, Tom Hiddleston, John Goodman and John C. The best of the bunch of Legendary's MonsterVerse, Kong: Skull Island is an exhilarating, frantic ride through Kong's homeland.

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